Navy unveils X-47B drone landing on carrier at sea
The U S Navy test flight off Virginia enabled the unmanned X-47B Salty Dog 502 to land on the aircraft carrier George H W Bush aided by GPS and carrier computer systems It marks a milestone eight years in the making and aims to keep carriers relevant for 50 years The jet powered stealth drone resembles a miniature B 2 with a 62 foot wingspan and can fly above 40000 feet
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Negotiations rise after student loan bill fails
Lawmakers race to seal a deal as a Senate defeat of a White House backed plan clears the way for talks on college affordability. With millions of students soon returning to campus, advocates warn of higher borrowing costs if no action is taken, while a bipartisan push stalls amid disagreements.
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Ohio lawmaker voices on student loan impasse
After Wednesday’s vote Ohio lawmakers blamed colleagues for the stall. House Speaker John Boehner said Senate Democrats leave students with higher borrowing costs and debt. Rep. Joyce Beatty argued the loan rate doubling was avoidable and called for access to higher education. Sen. Sherrod Brown noted subsidized Stafford loans keep college affordable for more than 360,000 Ohio students and urged an immediate compromise.
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Manning defense questions leaks impact on security
Fort Meade jurist hearing Pfc. Bradley Manning case as defense presents evidence that leaked documents did not threaten troops. Prosecutors argue Manning shared military secrets with WikiLeaks aiding al Qaida. The judge, not a jury, weighs arguments after a 14 day government case with 80 witnesses.
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Senate Vote Fails on 12 Month Student Loan Plan
Senators split along party lines 51 to 49 as cloture fails on SB1238 Keep Student Loans Affordable Act. Republicans backed a 3.4 percent extension while Democrats urged longer relief and called the patch a temporary delay. Leaders promised fresh talks before the August recess as students face higher loan costs.
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